Our pick · No. 4 of 15
InMotion V9
750 Wh · 1,000 W · 60 mm travel · 50.7 lb
$799$1,299Nov 13, 2026
InMotion V9 vs InMotion V8S
InMotion V9 or V8S? The V9 scores 1.2 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
The challenger · No. 14 of 15
InMotion V8S
728 Wh · 1,000 W · No suspension · 35.2 lb
$549$1,099Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: InMotion V9 wins this one, 9.0/10 against 7.8/10, mainly on suspension and published protections. InMotion V8S answers with price and weight.
What really separates them?
Two generations of InMotion starter wheel, $250 apart. The batteries are nearly the same size (728 Wh and 750 Wh) and so are the motors. What the V9's extra money buys is everything around them: 60 mm of air suspension, a wide tubeless tire, IPX6 instead of IP54, UL certification and a smart BMS. What the V8S keeps is weight: 35.2 lb against 50.7 lb, a difference you feel on every staircase. If this is a wheel to learn on and maybe resell, take the V8S. If it is a wheel to commute on through a wet winter, the V9 is worth every dollar of the gap.
Which one is for you?
Choose the InMotion V9 if
- Your roads are rough: 60 mm of suspension, where the V8S has none
- You want the protections in writing: IPX6, UL certification and a smart BMS (the V8S's page states only IP54)
Choose the InMotion V8S if
- You want to spend less: $549 against $799
- You lift it often: 35.2 lb against 50.7 lb
InMotion V9 vs InMotion V8S: the numbers
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| Wheel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | First wheel | First wheel |
| Battery | 750 Wh | 728 Wh |
| System voltage | 84 V | 84 V |
| Motor | 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) | 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) |
| Torque | 90 N·m | 65 N·m |
| Top speed | 28 mph (claimed) | 21.7 mph (claimed) |
| Range | 37 mi (claimed) | 47 mi (claimed) |
| Suspension | 60 mm travel | No suspension |
| Tire | 16 × 3 in tubeless | 16 × 2.125 in |
| Weight | 50.7 lb | 35.2 lb |
| Max rider load | 265 lb | 264 lb |
| Water rating | IPX6 | IP54 |
| UL certification | UL certified (per the seller) | Not stated |
| Battery management | Smart BMS | Standard BMS |
| Full charge | 5 h (stock charger) | 6 h (stock charger) |
| Fast charging | Up to 10 A | Not stated |
| Hill grade | 30° (claimed) | 30° (claimed) |
| Size | 18.8 × 7.4 × 24.9 in | 18.2 × 5.8 × 21.1 in |
| Trolley handle | Built in | Built in |
| Price per Wh | $1.07 per Wh | $0.75 per Wh |
| Warranty | 1-year | 1-year |
| Returns | 15 days, unopened | 15 days, unopened |
| Shipping | Free | Free |
| Sold by | InMotion | InMotion |
| Where to buy | Check price at InMotion | Check price at InMotion |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Speed and range are claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one has more power and battery?
InMotion V9: 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) motor, 750 Wh on a 84 V system. InMotion V8S: 1,000 W (2,000 W peak) motor, 728 Wh on a 84 V system.
The two motors carry the same nominal rating. The V9 has the bigger battery, by 22 Wh, a gap too small to feel. As for speed, the published figures are 28 mph, per InMotion for the V9 and 21.7 mph, per InMotion for the V8S. Those are the sellers' figures, not speeds to plan a ride around, and they are not part of our score: motor power is. For range, compare watt-hours; our electric unicycle range guide shows how to turn them into miles.
Which one rides more comfortably?
InMotion V9: air suspension, 60 mm of travel, on a 16 × 3 in tubeless tire. InMotion V8S: no suspension, on a 16 × 2.125 in tire.
Only the V9 has suspension. On smooth paths you may never miss it; on rough streets it is the difference between a ride and a workout. Rider load: 265 lb for the V9, 264 lb for the V8S, gear included.
Which one is easier to live with?
V9: 50.7 lb, trolley handle built in; charging: 5 hours with the stock charger; about 1 hour with a 10 A fast charger, per InMotion. V8S: 35.2 lb, trolley handle built in; charging: 6 hours with the 84 V / 1.5 A charger.
The V8S is 15.5 lb lighter, which matters every time stairs or a car trunk are involved. Published protections: InMotion V9, IPX6, UL certification and a smart BMS; InMotion V8S, IP54. A water rating we can't read on the seller's page is a rating we can't count. Whichever you pick, a helmet and wrist guards go in the same basket: see our electric unicycle safety gear guide.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: InMotion V9 $799 at InMotion ($1,299 regular), InMotion V8S $549 at InMotion ($1,099 regular). That is $250 between them. Per watt-hour of battery: $1.07 for the V9, $0.75 for the V8S.
Warranty: InMotion V9, 12-month warranty on structural and mechanical parts, counted from delivery, per InMotion's warranty page; InMotion V8S, 12-month warranty on structural and mechanical parts, counted from delivery, per InMotion's warranty page. Returns: InMotion V9, 15 days, unopened items only, per InMotion's return policy; InMotion V8S, 15 days, unopened items only, per InMotion's return policy. Shipping: free shipping from a US warehouse, per InMotion for both. None of these sellers takes back a wheel you have ridden, so decide before you open the box.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: InMotion V9 review and InMotion V8S review. Both appear in our ranking of the best electric unicycles, best electric unicycle for beginners, best electric unicycle for commuting, electric unicycle under $1500.
Other head-to-heads: InMotion V9 vs Begode A2+, KingSong 14D Pro vs InMotion V8S.
Still deciding what kind of wheel you need? Read our guide: How to ride an electric unicycle.
By Miles Carter, editor, electric unicycles · updated November 13, 2026
InMotion V9 or InMotion V8S: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the InMotion V9 better than the InMotion V8S?
In our formula, yes: 9.0/10 against 7.8/10, with the edge on suspension and published protections. The InMotion V8S is ahead on price and weight, which may matter more for your rides.
Which has more range, the V9 or the V8S?
The InMotion V9 has the bigger battery: 750 Wh against 728 Wh. Claimed miles are measured differently by each seller, so compare watt-hours.
Which is cheaper, the V9 or the V8S?
The InMotion V8S: $549 against $799 on November 13, 2026.
Which is lighter?
The InMotion V8S: 35.2 lb against 50.7 lb.